2014年2月9日
Steve Bisciotti, Ozzie Newsome, Dick Cass and John Harbaugh
Posted Jan 19, 2008
By BaltimoreRavens.com
Owner Steve Bisciotti's opening statement: "Thank you for being here. I want to introduce John Harbaugh, the third coach in Ravens history.
Owner Steve Bisciotti's opening statement: "Thank you for being here. I want to introduce John Harbaugh, the third coach in Ravens history. We're very excited about it and we hope you are, too. We've worked very hard in the last few weeks and we're very proud to introduce him. I'm very proud of the group I put together to help him get here. Before we get to John, I want to talk about how we got to John and I want to mention some people. As you all know, it was documented, [assistant director of pro personnel] Vince Newsome, [director of pro personnel] George Kokinis, [director of college scouting] Eric DeCosta, [senior vice president of public and community relations] Kevin Byrne, [general manager Ozzie Newsome], [team president] Dick [Cass] and I put this together – and [vice president of football administration] Pat Moriarty, excuse me. Getting this to a manageable number was something that I had very, very little input into because it was about coaches and their reputations in the League and their accomplishments. Dick and I relied on that group to put together a list of people that they thought we should consider for a number of reasons. And, then they went about doing their work and doing background and finding out all they could about these people. They asked for a million opinions, they got some unsolicited calls of support for a lot of these candidates. This was fairly easy for me because I've done this my whole life. Hiring people is something that I've had a lot of experience doing, and I also had the luxury of a blueprint from what the Modells put together nine years ago in finding Brian Billick, and it made it very easy for us. Ozzie went through that process and he was the lead in this thing. It made it extremely efficient and organized, and we ultimately came down with six candidates that they thought were worthy of putting in front of us. I have to tell you, I spoke to [Falcons owner] Art Blank and some of the other owners recently and said that the effort that these gentleman put in for me and the credibility they have in the League to get straight answers gave me six candidates that I could have chosen to be the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. I want to thank them all, because without their help this would have been a stab in the dark.
"We have John here. John, as all of you know, comes from a football background, a family of football people and a special teams background, which to some is a disadvantage and to others it's quite an advantage. He's dealing with the entire team, he's dealing with Pro Bowlers, he's dealing with the 53rd man on the roster and making him feel like his contribution is/could be the most important one of the day. And, he's done that very successfully. This is a great day for us. I talked with Art Modell when we made the decision and I want to reiterate the support that I've always gotten from him, how much it means to us, how much it is part of our history here. And, this is not a 12-year history. I'm pulling on the history of Baltimore football and I'm pulling from the history of Art Modell since 1961 and the talents of Ozzie and Kevin and Dick and everybody else involved. So, I'm very fortunate to have their support and I am very happy to introduce you to John Harbaugh."
Head coach John Harbaugh opening statement: "Thanks, Steve. I just want to thank Mr. Modell, first of all, for the good advice that he just gave me. Going forward, I have always been a fan of your organization since I was a kid – thanks to my dad and growing up in Ohio. So, thank you for that advice. I want to say thanks to Mr. Bisciotti, to Ozzie Newsome, [and] to Dick Cass for this tremendous opportunity. I'm a football coach, I've been a football coach for a long time and I'm proud to be the football coach of the Baltimore Ravens. This is an opportunity of a career, and it's a dream of ours that we've had for a long time. And, we can't wait to get started; we can't wait to go to work. So, thank you. These guys right here that Steve was just talking about… You guys put us through a grueling process. I'm so impressed with what you did, the questions you asked – two long days in here – were about as thorough as it could possibly be, about as detailed as it could possibly be, and it made me think. And, I'm sure it was with the other five guys as well. So, it's just a very impressive group. You guys did a great job and I appreciate it. Thank you very much. My family – my dad, Jack; my mom, Jackie – they're the two best parents anybody could ever have, Steve. My wife, Ingrid, who is the greatest coach's wife you could ever have… Thanks for all the years as my best friend. My little daughter, Alison, is here, too. We couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of the Baltimore community and we're excited to be here. It's a good football town. [There are] a lot of good people in this town. We can't wait to get going. I just want you to know that I wouldn't be sitting here right now with this chance if it weren't for coach Andy Reid up in Philadelphia. He's been a great friend, he's a great coach, he's been my mentor for nine years now. Coach Reid, if you're out there watching, I appreciate it and I'm not going to forget all the great lessons that you taught me. And, all the people in Philadelphia, [Eagles owner] Jeffrey Lurie and the kind of organization that he runs… It's like the organization here in Baltimore. I know a first-class organization when I see one because I've seen it for the last 10 years in Philadelphia. So, thanks to Jeffrey and [Eagles president] Joe Banner and all the coaches there – Jim Johnson especially, who is maybe the best defensive coach I've ever seen. And, for all the things you've done for me, Jim, I appreciate that, too. A special shout out here to the Philadelphia [media members]. I see the Philadelphia beat writers sitting over here. I appreciate you guys coming down. Man, it's good to see you. So, that's what I got."
2014年1月19日
遼3つ伸ばすも34位Tに後退、首位にP・リード
2014年01月19日12時10分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 パトリック・リード -27
2 C・ホフマン -20
B・トッド -20
4 ジェームス・ドリスコル -19
5 B・ハース -18
J・レナード -18
7 B・クレーン -17
M・ジョーンズ -17
W・マッケンジー -17
R・パーマー -17
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＜ヒューマナ・チャレンジ 3日目◇18日◇PGAウエスト・パーマーコース他＞
カリフォルニア州にあるPGAウエストなど3コースで開催されている、米国男子ツアー「ヒューマナ・チャレンジ」の3日目。初日から首位にたっているパトリック・リード（米国）が1イーグル・8バーディ・1ボギーでラウンド、3日連続の“63”を叩きだし通算27アンダーで首位を堅守した。2位と7打差の大量リードを奪ったリード、ツアー2勝目を狙い最終日に臨む。
続く通算20アンダー2位タイにはチャーリー・ホフマン（米国）とブレンダン・トッド（米国）の2人が並び、通算19アンダー単独4位にジェイムス・ドリスコール（米国）がつけた。さらにビル・ハース（米国）とジャスティン・レオナード（米国）が通算18アンダーで並び5位タイとした。
この日22位タイからスタートした石川遼は2イーグル・5バーディ・4ボギー・1ダブルボギーの“69”でラウンド、通算12アンダーとするも34位タイの後退した。
【3日目の結果】
1位：パトリック・リード（-27）
2位T：チャーリー・ホフマン（-20）
2位T：ブレンダン・トッド（-20）
4位：ジェイムス・ドリスコール（-19）
5位T：ビル・ハース（-18）
5位T：ジャスティン・レオナード（-18）
34位T：石川遼（-12）他10名
2013年12月20日
愛璃、桃子が同組！復帰2戦目の有村はイ・ボミ、諸見里とのラウンド
2012年04月04日17時40分
＜スタジオアリス女子オープン 事前情報◇4日◇花屋敷ゴルフ倶楽部 よかわコース(6,483ヤード・パー72)＞
国内女子ツアー「スタジオアリス女子オープン」が兵庫県にある花屋敷ゴルフ倶楽部よかわコースで開催される。この日予選ラウンドのペアリングが発表され、有村智恵はイ・ボミ(韓国)、諸見里しのぶと同組で10時20分に1番ティスタートとなった。
斉藤愛璃は「クラフトナビスコ選手権」を終えて帰国した上田桃子らと同組で10時に1番スタート、「ヤマハレディースオープン葛城」で今季初勝利を挙げた笠りつ子は横峯さくららと同組で10時10分に1番ティスタートとなった。
2013年11月27日
遼、13位タイに浮上！「今日はみなぎるものがありました」
2012年09月15日16時56分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 キム・ヒョンソン -14
2 藤田 寛之 -12
3 ドンファン -10
池田 勇太 -10
宮里 優作 -10
室田 淳 -10
上平 栄道 -10
上井 邦浩 -10
K・バーンズ -10
松村 道央 -10
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久しぶりの優勝争い、最終日はどんなプレーを見せるか（撮影：米山聡明）
＜ANAオープン 3日目◇15日◇札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コース(7,063ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「ANAオープン」。2日目に爆発を予感させるプレーをみせたホストプロの石川遼はこの日、5バーディ・ノーボギーの67をマーク。スコアを5つ伸ばし首位と5打差の13位タイに浮上した。
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石川は前半で3つスコアを伸ばし、快調なスタートを切る。後半10番ではティショットを右に曲げて林に入れてしまうが、3番アイアンで木の間を抜き、グリーン手前のラフ40ヤード地点まで持ってくるとそこから1メートルに寄せパーをセーブ。ピンチをしのぐと、12番パー5ではアプローチをベタピンに寄せバーディ、12番では約2メートルのバーディパットを決め大きくガッツポーズ。その後はスコアを伸ばせなかったが、好調のころのような気迫みなぎる熱いプレーで上位に進出した。
首位の金亨成(キム・ヒョンソン)(韓国)がトータル14アンダーと混戦の中頭一つ抜け出しており、石川は5打差。しかし、ドライバーショットは安定し、パターの調子も上がってきた。これまで「輪厚はレイアウトが多彩で苦手なホールと得意なホールがはっきり分かれていましたが、今年はそれを感じません」。ティショットが構えづらいホールがなくなったのがスコアを伸ばせた要因だ。
そして、シャフトを短くした新パターも大分馴染んできており「今日はみなぎるものがありましたね。グリーンに近づくとワクワクしてくるんです」とようやく優勝争いができる体勢が整ってきた。明日の最終日はなるべく早い段階に金に追いつけるよう最初から攻めていかなくてはならない。「優勝争いから遠ざかってる感覚はありますが、勘を取り戻していきたいですね」。ここまでの3日間、尻上がりにスコアを伸ばしている石川、明日は久しぶりにミラクルを起ここすことができるか。
勇太は4打差3位タイで最終日へ「明日巻き返すしかない」
2012年09月15日17時15分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 キム・ヒョンソン -14
2 藤田 寛之 -12
3 ドンファン -10
池田 勇太 -10
宮里 優作 -10
室田 淳 -10
上平 栄道 -10
上井 邦浩 -10
K・バーンズ -10
松村 道央 -10
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2日目に足踏みしたものの、この日はしっかりスコアを伸ばした（撮影：米山聡明）
【もっと写真を見る（10）】
＜ANAオープン 3日目◇15日◇札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コース(7,063ヤード・パー72)＞
北海道にある札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コースを舞台に開催中の国内男子ツアー「ANAオープン」3日目。ここ2戦連続で単独2位と好調の池田勇太、2日目に足踏みがあったがこの日は5つスコアを伸ばし首位と4打差の3位タイに浮上した。
池田勇太の今季成績
「ショットもそんなに悪くないし、昨日、一昨日よりはマシだったな。パターはけっこう(カップに)蹴られることが多かった。いまひとつ」とこの日のラウンドを振り返った池田。スコアを5つ伸ばしたが「みんなも伸ばしているから、順位はそんなに変わらないんじゃない。明日巻き返すしかないかな」、順位は18位タイから大きく上がったが、首位との差は1打縮まっただけ。ここ最近優勝争いに連続でからんでいるが「疲れはないよ。2週連続でやっているからそれはそれで、自分の経験になる。そういうのを明日につなげていければいい」、明日は自らのすべてをぶつけて逆転優勝を狙いにいく。
パットが絶好調の藤田寛之、“65”をマークし2打差2位に
2012年09月15日17時26分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 キム・ヒョンソン -14
2 藤田 寛之 -12
3 ドンファン -10
池田 勇太 -10
宮里 優作 -10
室田 淳 -10
上平 栄道 -10
上井 邦浩 -10
K・バーンズ -10
松村 道央 -10
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18番でバーディ締め！この日は8つのバーディを奪った（撮影：米山聡明）
＜ANAオープン 3日目◇15日◇札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コース(7,063ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「ANAオープン」の3日目。ムービングデーらしく多くの選手が伸ばし、上位の顔ぶれも変わった。この日7つスコアを伸ばした金亨成(キム・ヒョンソン)(韓国)がトータル14アンダーで単独首位に浮上。今季2勝目に王手をかけた。同じく7つスコアを伸ばした藤田寛之がトータル12アンダーで2位に。そして4打差の3位タイには池田勇太、ベテランの室田淳、昨年覇者のカート・バーンズ(オーストラリア)ら10選手が入っている。
遼、13位タイに浮上！「今日はみなぎるものがありました」
藤田はこの日、パットが絶好調。2番で5メートルを沈めたのを皮切りに、3番パー3では6メートル、4番では3メートルとバーディパットをことごとく沈め怒涛の5連続バーディを奪取。後半でも10番で4メートルを決めバーディを先行させる。11番パー3では3パットのボギーを叩いたものの、15番で取り返し、最終18番では上から8メートルをねじ込み8つのバーディを奪う猛攻を見せた。
開幕前の連日の雨で例年より遅くなっていた輪厚のグリーン。これまでのイメージから藤田も「見た目とグリーンスピードに違いがあった」と対応に苦慮していたが、開幕後は晴天が続きようやく例年の速さに近づいてきたため「昨日の後半からパットが良くなりましたね」。ショットも安定し、今季3勝目を狙える位置で最終日に臨むが「予選2日間、ヒョンソンと回って勢いを感じた。スコアを伸ばさないといけないし、調子のいい人間が要注意。ついていかないと。今日のようなスコアを出せれば優勝できると思うけど」と好調なヒョンソンを警戒した。
藤田は10年前の2012年大会、ジャンボ尾崎と優勝を争い、勝負をかけた17番パー5で林越えに挑戦。しかし、ボールは林の中に消えボギーとしジャンボに敗れた。「あれから2～3年は林越えの話をされたけど、みなさんの記憶も薄れてるだろうし、新しい記憶をつくらないとね」。10年後に回ってきた優勝を狙えるチャンス、今回は18番の大歓声を自分のものにすることができるか。
＜中間速報＞遼、11アンダーで後半へ！首位は15アンダーのヒョンソン
2012年09月16日11時04分
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順位 選手名 スコア優勝 藤田 寛之 -16
2 W・ウェンチョン -15
K・バーンズ -15
池田 勇太 -15
キム・ヒョンソン -15
6 室田 淳 -14
ドンファン -14
8 谷原 秀人 -13
近藤 共弘 -13
10 イ・キョンフン -12
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＜ANAオープン 最終日◇16日◇札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コース(7,063ヤード・パー72)＞
北海道にある札幌ゴルフ倶楽部 輪厚コースで開催されている、国内男子ツアー「ANAオープン」の最終日。13位タイでスタートした石川遼は、前半を2バーディ・ノーボギーでまわり、トータル11アンダー5位タイに浮上してバックナインに入った。
現在首位はトータル15アンダーの金亨成(キム・ヒョンソン)(韓国)、1打差のトータル14アンダー2位は藤田寛之。トータル13アンダー3位タイには上井邦浩と池田勇太がつけている。
2013年10月29日
Golfing apparel for any type of weather
If you have recently taken up golfing as a hobby, you might have considered very carefully your choice in equipment. However, have you taken the time to think about your golfing apparel? Unlike any other clothing industries, the sport apparel industry not only has to keep their clothing appealing but they have to ensure that the clothing meets the performance needs of their consumers. That is why companies like Nike create their Nike golf clothing line.
When shopping for golf clothing you need to keep in mind that you will be exposed to the elements for hours while you are out on the course. It is essential that that you choose clothes that are appropriate for the weather that you will be golfing in.
If you are planning to golf during the summer months then be conscious of the fact that you will need to be protected from the hot weather. To keep the sun off your head and face it is beneficial to invest in a cap or visor. Make sure that the material that the cap is made of allows your skin to breath and that it is of a comfortable fit.
The summer weather is also ideal for sporting golf shorts and polo shirts. Again, since you will be out in the sun you want to make sure that the material that the clothing is made up of is breathable and will keep dry. The last thing you want on the golf course is to be drenched in sweat!
If you are planning to golf during the winter months, it is essential that you keep warm during your games. You will want to invest in a jacket that will not only keep you warm but one that is waterproof so that you will be able to play in the rain if you wish to. Wearing a cap or hat will also ensure that you keep warm whilst on the golf course.
Long trousers and long sleeved sweaters will help you keep warm on the golf course. Again, you should make sure that the manufacturer designs the clothing so that you get maximum mobility in them as well as comfort.
Regardless of the weather, the clothing that you choose should be designed so that it enhances your performance. If you are looking to purchase golf clothing why not try apparel from the Nike golf clothing range, which has fashionable, comfortable clothing, designed specifically with your performance needs in mind.
When shopping for golf clothing you need to keep in mind that you will be exposed to the elements for hours while you are out on the course. It is essential that that you choose clothes that are appropriate for the weather that you will be golfing in.
If you are planning to golf during the summer months then be conscious of the fact that you will need to be protected from the hot weather. To keep the sun off your head and face it is beneficial to invest in a cap or visor. Make sure that the material that the cap is made of allows your skin to breath and that it is of a comfortable fit.
The summer weather is also ideal for sporting golf shorts and polo shirts. Again, since you will be out in the sun you want to make sure that the material that the clothing is made up of is breathable and will keep dry. The last thing you want on the golf course is to be drenched in sweat!
If you are planning to golf during the winter months, it is essential that you keep warm during your games. You will want to invest in a jacket that will not only keep you warm but one that is waterproof so that you will be able to play in the rain if you wish to. Wearing a cap or hat will also ensure that you keep warm whilst on the golf course.
Long trousers and long sleeved sweaters will help you keep warm on the golf course. Again, you should make sure that the manufacturer designs the clothing so that you get maximum mobility in them as well as comfort.
Regardless of the weather, the clothing that you choose should be designed so that it enhances your performance. If you are looking to purchase golf clothing why not try apparel from the Nike golf clothing range, which has fashionable, comfortable clothing, designed specifically with your performance needs in mind.
2013年10月22日
History of Baseball Bats
The baseball bat is really a easy concept but a pretty complex object. Listed below are some baseball bats details to enlighten you about its interesting history and design. It's crucial to have a grip on the bat's most basic concepts prior to you make a purchasing selection. So, without further ado, listed here are some interesting baseball bats facts:
A baseball bat is essentially a smooth "rod" that the batter makes use of to hit the ball thrown by the pitcher, signaling the other players to run around the bases and ultimately attempt and score a homerun. The thickest part of the bat, the element that is supposed to hit the golf ball, is referred to as the "barrel" along with the very best part of the "barrel" for hitting the golf ball is termed the "sweet spot." The barrel eventually gets thinner and thinner until it types into the handle. On metal bats, rubber may perhaps wind close to the cope with for fantastic grip. The "knob" is at the incredibly opposite finish with the barrel's tip and helps a batter to hang onto the bat so that it does not fly away! Think about this just before purchasing that low cost bat that no one particular else appears to care for.
In the early days of baseball, younger gamers ended up most prevalent as well as the majority of bats ended up being handmade, so sizes and shapes varied wildly. But as baseball became more of an official, regulated sport, so did the baseball bats. In 1859, principles were made about the diameter with the bat, and to this day each and every kind of league has their personal individual rules. As a result, be positive you might be clear on your league's policies on baseball bat measurements. Despite the fact that all bats look incredibly comparable to each and every other, you will find minuscule differences that aren't apparent to your human eye. I hope these historic baseball bats information had been helpful!
America’s Nationwide Pastime reached its Zenith of glory by 1860s. Alexander Joy Cartwright modernized the match in 1845 to nearly its existing kind. On the other hand, the specs to baseball bats kept transforming with each innovation and need to have. The innovations adjusted bat components for the present aluminum alloy from the classical wood.
Although complete of baseball gear has undergone a total makeover, almost nothing has changed as considerably and as fast as the bat. There are numerous distinct kinds of bats designed for Little Leagues, Senior Leagues, college, and pros. Each and every coalition has a congeal of parameters for keg diameter and loop dimensions. It could be unconditional overwhelming whenever you think about the assortment of baseball bat brands, supplies, styles, and qualities.
Bat Products
Basically there are 3 categories but sufficient for new comers to acquire bowled more than.
Wooden: normally willow wooden from Canada and Australia goes into generating bats for their fantastic grain and fibrous structure. Seasoned wood is utilized to make bats which might be evidenced by the lengthy fibers of wider nature. One particular biggest advantage of wooden bats is customizability as regards to barrel and grip. Contrary to beliefs, heavier wood bats create higher impacts than lighter bats by virtue of the momentum. But these are usually not crack no cost and the sweet spots get reduced after endured usage.
Aluminum alloys: Get prepared to spend about $200 on these. These are stronger yet lighter and aid generate better swing speeds. The common alloy employed right here is 7046; but particular alloys like CU31/7050 with larger zirconium, magnesium and copper content gives greater strength and durability. Ask for much more options in this category. Construction depends upon the selling cost; so we have single/double layered bats in different alloys for larger impacts, rebounds and so on. Additionally, cryogenically treated bats give lesser vibration and increased distance.
Graphite/Titanium lined: Beauty of this choice is the lightest weight bats. Thinner walled bats lined with titanium/graphite offer desired strength and aid reduce the impact shock of hitting the ball away from the ‘sweet spot.’
Requirements
USA Baseball, the governing body, problems charts for bat selection which positive aspects fresher. The bat might be chosen either by age or by your height. The charts are offered at just about every baseball club and over the internet.
For age in between 5-7 many years the bat size advised is involving 24"-26" which reaches 34" level for ages above 17 years. The other chart begins for a height of 36-40" with 26" bat until 73"+ having recommended a length of 34".
Bats are just part of the game and not the sport within themselves. Bear in mind the saying, ‘you can take the horse to the lake, but drinking water is his prerogative.’
A baseball bat is essentially a smooth "rod" that the batter makes use of to hit the ball thrown by the pitcher, signaling the other players to run around the bases and ultimately attempt and score a homerun. The thickest part of the bat, the element that is supposed to hit the golf ball, is referred to as the "barrel" along with the very best part of the "barrel" for hitting the golf ball is termed the "sweet spot." The barrel eventually gets thinner and thinner until it types into the handle. On metal bats, rubber may perhaps wind close to the cope with for fantastic grip. The "knob" is at the incredibly opposite finish with the barrel's tip and helps a batter to hang onto the bat so that it does not fly away! Think about this just before purchasing that low cost bat that no one particular else appears to care for.
In the early days of baseball, younger gamers ended up most prevalent as well as the majority of bats ended up being handmade, so sizes and shapes varied wildly. But as baseball became more of an official, regulated sport, so did the baseball bats. In 1859, principles were made about the diameter with the bat, and to this day each and every kind of league has their personal individual rules. As a result, be positive you might be clear on your league's policies on baseball bat measurements. Despite the fact that all bats look incredibly comparable to each and every other, you will find minuscule differences that aren't apparent to your human eye. I hope these historic baseball bats information had been helpful!
America’s Nationwide Pastime reached its Zenith of glory by 1860s. Alexander Joy Cartwright modernized the match in 1845 to nearly its existing kind. On the other hand, the specs to baseball bats kept transforming with each innovation and need to have. The innovations adjusted bat components for the present aluminum alloy from the classical wood.
Although complete of baseball gear has undergone a total makeover, almost nothing has changed as considerably and as fast as the bat. There are numerous distinct kinds of bats designed for Little Leagues, Senior Leagues, college, and pros. Each and every coalition has a congeal of parameters for keg diameter and loop dimensions. It could be unconditional overwhelming whenever you think about the assortment of baseball bat brands, supplies, styles, and qualities.
Bat Products
Basically there are 3 categories but sufficient for new comers to acquire bowled more than.
Wooden: normally willow wooden from Canada and Australia goes into generating bats for their fantastic grain and fibrous structure. Seasoned wood is utilized to make bats which might be evidenced by the lengthy fibers of wider nature. One particular biggest advantage of wooden bats is customizability as regards to barrel and grip. Contrary to beliefs, heavier wood bats create higher impacts than lighter bats by virtue of the momentum. But these are usually not crack no cost and the sweet spots get reduced after endured usage.
Aluminum alloys: Get prepared to spend about $200 on these. These are stronger yet lighter and aid generate better swing speeds. The common alloy employed right here is 7046; but particular alloys like CU31/7050 with larger zirconium, magnesium and copper content gives greater strength and durability. Ask for much more options in this category. Construction depends upon the selling cost; so we have single/double layered bats in different alloys for larger impacts, rebounds and so on. Additionally, cryogenically treated bats give lesser vibration and increased distance.
Graphite/Titanium lined: Beauty of this choice is the lightest weight bats. Thinner walled bats lined with titanium/graphite offer desired strength and aid reduce the impact shock of hitting the ball away from the ‘sweet spot.’
Requirements
USA Baseball, the governing body, problems charts for bat selection which positive aspects fresher. The bat might be chosen either by age or by your height. The charts are offered at just about every baseball club and over the internet.
For age in between 5-7 many years the bat size advised is involving 24"-26" which reaches 34" level for ages above 17 years. The other chart begins for a height of 36-40" with 26" bat until 73"+ having recommended a length of 34".
Bats are just part of the game and not the sport within themselves. Bear in mind the saying, ‘you can take the horse to the lake, but drinking water is his prerogative.’
2013年10月16日
3 Main Benefits of Buying Table Tennis Equipment Online
Nowadays, purchasing table tennis equipment online has a number of risks and benefits associated with it. Throughout this article I will outline to you my personal experiences with purchasing table tennis equipment through the internet as well as some of the common risks with online shopping and how to identify these risks.
1.Cheaper Price
The main benefit of shopping online for table tennis equipment is that you can often buy the product you require at a lower cost than from a retail table tennis store. This is because many online stores save money on expensive overheads which they can subsequently pass onto the consumer in lower prices. A word of advice however, if you’re buying from an overseas online source make sure you factor in the current exchange rate as well as shipping and insurance as these costs can result in your item costing a lot more than you anticipated.
2. Convenience
The second reason I purchase my table tennis products online is for convenience. For example, I can browse through a vast collection of table tennis equipment, reading reviews and opinions all from the comfort of home at the click of a mouse. Once you decide on the product you want it is a simple matter of adding the product to your cart, pay for it and in a few days it arrives in your letterbox.
3. Compare Prices across Multiple Stores
I recommend comparing prices across multiple stores before you buy as this will ensure you get the best deal and save the most money when buying table tennis equipment over the internet.
It can also help making a list of the table tennis suppliers you would prefer to use and cross-check the price of items you are interested in across the different stores. By cross-checking you can effectively get a good idea how much you should have to pay for the item and which store has the cheapest prices. This method is an effective strategy which could potentially save you a lot of money in the long term.
1.Cheaper Price
The main benefit of shopping online for table tennis equipment is that you can often buy the product you require at a lower cost than from a retail table tennis store. This is because many online stores save money on expensive overheads which they can subsequently pass onto the consumer in lower prices. A word of advice however, if you’re buying from an overseas online source make sure you factor in the current exchange rate as well as shipping and insurance as these costs can result in your item costing a lot more than you anticipated.
2. Convenience
The second reason I purchase my table tennis products online is for convenience. For example, I can browse through a vast collection of table tennis equipment, reading reviews and opinions all from the comfort of home at the click of a mouse. Once you decide on the product you want it is a simple matter of adding the product to your cart, pay for it and in a few days it arrives in your letterbox.
3. Compare Prices across Multiple Stores
I recommend comparing prices across multiple stores before you buy as this will ensure you get the best deal and save the most money when buying table tennis equipment over the internet.
It can also help making a list of the table tennis suppliers you would prefer to use and cross-check the price of items you are interested in across the different stores. By cross-checking you can effectively get a good idea how much you should have to pay for the item and which store has the cheapest prices. This method is an effective strategy which could potentially save you a lot of money in the long term.
2013年10月14日
Chiefs Must Find Offensive Balance in 2011
I want to spend some time analyzing what the Chiefs accomplished in 2010, and what they need to do to improve in 2011. Today we'll talk about the offense. This will include an overview of the various position groups, and the Chiefs' own free agents.
By The Numbers
The Chiefs made some great strides on offense this year. We watched Matt Cassel, Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles become playmakers. We saw glimpses from rookies Dexter McCluster and Tony Moeaki of what they can be in the future. And we saw veterans Ryan Lilja and Casey Wiegmann come in and fortify the offensive line. Statistically, here are some numbers to digest:
Total Offense: #12
Rushing: #1
Passing: #30
Total Points: #14 (avg 22.9 points/game)
It's a little hard to put these numbers into perspective. And I think they're a bit misleading. The Chiefs were effective running the ball, and ran the ball more times than any other team in the league. They were also pretty effective in scoring points. But early in the season they put little emphasis on passing the ball. It wasn't until the loss at Denver that the Chiefs found they could trust Cassel and Bowe to deliver in the passing game. (I wrote this article earlier this year about the emergence of the passing game.) This season was largely about developing the team. As they continue to progress, the Chiefs must find better offensive balance.
Stat: Out of the top ten rushing teams in the league, half of them failed to make the playoffs. This list includes: Oakland, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Houston, Tampa Bay and Minnesota.
I've never believed that you want the top running game in the league. And I've never believed that you want the top passing game in the league. The best teams typically have balance, and can do both.
Stat: Out of the final four teams in the playoffs, none of them are offensive juggernauts. We could review any of the stats, but here are their numbers in points per game: Green Bay (#10 at 24.2 points/game), Pittsburgh (#12 at 23.4 points/game), New York Jets (#13 at 22.9 points/game), and Chicago (#21 at 20.9 points/game). Next time we'll take a look at how these teams are defensively. Offense may be sexy, but defense wins in the playoffs. At least it did this year.
What do these numbers mean? They mean that the Chiefs' offense is on par statistically with these remaining teams in the playoffs.
Position Groups
Let's take a quick look at the Chiefs' position groups, and what they need to do moving forward.
Quarterback: Matt Cassel, Brodie Croyle (free agent), Tyler Palko
The development of Cassel should put people at ease. He passed for more than 3,000 yards, which is OK considering the Chiefs put so little emphasis on the passing game. What was truly impressive was how he took care of the ball. His TD to INT ratio of 27/7 was spectacular. It will be interesting to see what the Chiefs do with Croyle. The fans want him gone after his ineffective play against the Chargers. But what I found interesting is that the Chiefs had a gameplan for Croyle much like they had in the season opener for Cassel. And early in the season, fans and media pundits were clamoring about how the Chiefs don't trust Cassel. I think this could go either way, and will not be surprised if the Chiefs bring back Croyle. If they decide to move on, they will need to sign another backup quarterback, or take one late in the draft to develop alongside Palko.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle (free agent)
The Chiefs have quality and depth at running back. Charles is possibly the most explosive player in the league. Jones is strong and dependable. McCluster can make plays when given the opportunity. And Battle has plenty of potential. I hope they resign him, as he's a good special teams player as well. I am completely onboard with how the Chiefs shared carries between Jones and Charles. I don't believe that Charles has the body to withstand carrying the ball much more than he did this year. And I can't imagine any reason why the Chiefs would consider drafting a running back this year.
Fullback: Tim Castille (free agent), Mike Cox (free agent)
The Chiefs shared time this season between Cox and Castille. Both are free agents. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs resigned them both.
Wide Receiver: Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers, Dexter McCluster (yes I also put him in the RB group), Terrance Copper (free agent), Kevin Curtis, Verran Tucker, Jerheme Urban (IR), Jeremy Horne (practice squad), Quinten Lawrence (practice squad)
Bowe finally had his breakout season this year. He was phenomenal when given the opportunity to shine. McCluster is fine to have in the mix, but is not a starting wide receiver. I assume Chambers will be cut. Not sure what happened between Chambers and the Chiefs, but Kansas City is apparently through with him. He was inactive against the Ravens in the playoffs, and the Chiefs started newly signed Curtis. When you watch teams like the Packers, they have three to four receivers who are all capable of making plays. The Chiefs must upgrade the talent they have here, and they must find a starting wide receiver who can take some of the coverage away from Bowe. Would expect the Chiefs to consider a receiver high in the draft. They must improve their passing game in order to have a more balanced offensive attack.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki, Leonard Pope (free agent), Jake O'Connell, Brad Cottam (IR)
Moeaki during this rookie campaign put up better numbers than Tony Gonzalez in his rookie campaign. Very impressive. He runs good routes. He has great hands. And he seems to block pretty well. Not sure what they plan to do with Pope, who is a free agent. It would not surprise me if the Chiefs drafted another tight end this year. While not a great area of need, they can continue to look to upgrade this group.
Offensive Line: Branden Albert, Brain Waters, Casey Wiegmann (free agent), Ryan Lilja, Barry Richardson (free agent), Jon Asamoah, Rudy Niswanger (free agent), Ryan O'Callaghan (free agent)
The offensive line was better this year. It's clear that Wiegmann and Lilja helped solidify the group. But personally, I'd like to see the Chiefs continue to upgrade the line. I was concerned early in the year with undersized players such as Wiegmann and Lilja anchoring the middle of the line. Waters is nearing the end of his career. Both of their right tackles are free agents. And the line was manhandled by several teams late in the season. I'd like to see rookie Asamoah starting in 2011. He's a beast, though I'm not sure how you reshuffle the line to make that happen. He played guard in college, but he's capable of playing center. I'd be curious if you could move Lilja over to center, and start Asamoah at right guard. Waters has also had some experience at center. Would also like to see the Chiefs consider a right tackle early in the draft.
By The Numbers
The Chiefs made some great strides on offense this year. We watched Matt Cassel, Dwayne Bowe and Jamaal Charles become playmakers. We saw glimpses from rookies Dexter McCluster and Tony Moeaki of what they can be in the future. And we saw veterans Ryan Lilja and Casey Wiegmann come in and fortify the offensive line. Statistically, here are some numbers to digest:
Total Offense: #12
Rushing: #1
Passing: #30
Total Points: #14 (avg 22.9 points/game)
It's a little hard to put these numbers into perspective. And I think they're a bit misleading. The Chiefs were effective running the ball, and ran the ball more times than any other team in the league. They were also pretty effective in scoring points. But early in the season they put little emphasis on passing the ball. It wasn't until the loss at Denver that the Chiefs found they could trust Cassel and Bowe to deliver in the passing game. (I wrote this article earlier this year about the emergence of the passing game.) This season was largely about developing the team. As they continue to progress, the Chiefs must find better offensive balance.
Stat: Out of the top ten rushing teams in the league, half of them failed to make the playoffs. This list includes: Oakland, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Houston, Tampa Bay and Minnesota.
I've never believed that you want the top running game in the league. And I've never believed that you want the top passing game in the league. The best teams typically have balance, and can do both.
Stat: Out of the final four teams in the playoffs, none of them are offensive juggernauts. We could review any of the stats, but here are their numbers in points per game: Green Bay (#10 at 24.2 points/game), Pittsburgh (#12 at 23.4 points/game), New York Jets (#13 at 22.9 points/game), and Chicago (#21 at 20.9 points/game). Next time we'll take a look at how these teams are defensively. Offense may be sexy, but defense wins in the playoffs. At least it did this year.
What do these numbers mean? They mean that the Chiefs' offense is on par statistically with these remaining teams in the playoffs.
Position Groups
Let's take a quick look at the Chiefs' position groups, and what they need to do moving forward.
Quarterback: Matt Cassel, Brodie Croyle (free agent), Tyler Palko
The development of Cassel should put people at ease. He passed for more than 3,000 yards, which is OK considering the Chiefs put so little emphasis on the passing game. What was truly impressive was how he took care of the ball. His TD to INT ratio of 27/7 was spectacular. It will be interesting to see what the Chiefs do with Croyle. The fans want him gone after his ineffective play against the Chargers. But what I found interesting is that the Chiefs had a gameplan for Croyle much like they had in the season opener for Cassel. And early in the season, fans and media pundits were clamoring about how the Chiefs don't trust Cassel. I think this could go either way, and will not be surprised if the Chiefs bring back Croyle. If they decide to move on, they will need to sign another backup quarterback, or take one late in the draft to develop alongside Palko.
Running Back: Jamaal Charles, Thomas Jones, Dexter McCluster, Jackie Battle (free agent)
The Chiefs have quality and depth at running back. Charles is possibly the most explosive player in the league. Jones is strong and dependable. McCluster can make plays when given the opportunity. And Battle has plenty of potential. I hope they resign him, as he's a good special teams player as well. I am completely onboard with how the Chiefs shared carries between Jones and Charles. I don't believe that Charles has the body to withstand carrying the ball much more than he did this year. And I can't imagine any reason why the Chiefs would consider drafting a running back this year.
Fullback: Tim Castille (free agent), Mike Cox (free agent)
The Chiefs shared time this season between Cox and Castille. Both are free agents. And I wouldn't be surprised if the Chiefs resigned them both.
Wide Receiver: Dwayne Bowe, Chris Chambers, Dexter McCluster (yes I also put him in the RB group), Terrance Copper (free agent), Kevin Curtis, Verran Tucker, Jerheme Urban (IR), Jeremy Horne (practice squad), Quinten Lawrence (practice squad)
Bowe finally had his breakout season this year. He was phenomenal when given the opportunity to shine. McCluster is fine to have in the mix, but is not a starting wide receiver. I assume Chambers will be cut. Not sure what happened between Chambers and the Chiefs, but Kansas City is apparently through with him. He was inactive against the Ravens in the playoffs, and the Chiefs started newly signed Curtis. When you watch teams like the Packers, they have three to four receivers who are all capable of making plays. The Chiefs must upgrade the talent they have here, and they must find a starting wide receiver who can take some of the coverage away from Bowe. Would expect the Chiefs to consider a receiver high in the draft. They must improve their passing game in order to have a more balanced offensive attack.
Tight End: Tony Moeaki, Leonard Pope (free agent), Jake O'Connell, Brad Cottam (IR)
Moeaki during this rookie campaign put up better numbers than Tony Gonzalez in his rookie campaign. Very impressive. He runs good routes. He has great hands. And he seems to block pretty well. Not sure what they plan to do with Pope, who is a free agent. It would not surprise me if the Chiefs drafted another tight end this year. While not a great area of need, they can continue to look to upgrade this group.
Offensive Line: Branden Albert, Brain Waters, Casey Wiegmann (free agent), Ryan Lilja, Barry Richardson (free agent), Jon Asamoah, Rudy Niswanger (free agent), Ryan O'Callaghan (free agent)
The offensive line was better this year. It's clear that Wiegmann and Lilja helped solidify the group. But personally, I'd like to see the Chiefs continue to upgrade the line. I was concerned early in the year with undersized players such as Wiegmann and Lilja anchoring the middle of the line. Waters is nearing the end of his career. Both of their right tackles are free agents. And the line was manhandled by several teams late in the season. I'd like to see rookie Asamoah starting in 2011. He's a beast, though I'm not sure how you reshuffle the line to make that happen. He played guard in college, but he's capable of playing center. I'd be curious if you could move Lilja over to center, and start Asamoah at right guard. Waters has also had some experience at center. Would also like to see the Chiefs consider a right tackle early in the draft.
Carp Fishing Books That Seriously Improve Your Big Fish Catches!
If you are like most anglers or even parents of anglers, then around your thought are on fishing and presents. But what to buy? What will have the greatest impact on the satisfaction and enjoyment and actual fishing results of a person? Education is the answer, but real life experiences are the most exciting and informative when put down in words; so read on now!
Fishing is like a drug; as in the more fishing you do, the more you want to go fishing. It is like a growing need for more and more. This feeling can be surprisingly strong whether you are in a stage of great success or consistent failure. In fishing you know that time is on your side and that eventually, given enough learning, refinement and practice you will achieve all your goals. But to actually achieve your goals you need material that motivates you!
These days plenty of magazines have produced a crop of what are now put on a pedestal as cult heroes, fishing celebrities. But they were not always there; they were struggling anglers who nobody neither cared about nor had ever heard about! The reality is that many anglers who are not at all well known today, have been just as accomplished as those in the public spotlight today, but these anglers have either come and gone, or prefer to keep a low profile in their fishing!
For one example, I will not mention his name here because he preferred having a low profile, but in the days in the late seventies and early eighties when people would idolize and befriend people like Kevin Maddocks, well this person was held in awe. Today I do not know anyone still fishing who has even heard of him, yet in his prime he was easily as good as people like Kevin Maddocks and others of that era; he was literally a fishing machine, and a creative genius who very seriously inspired anglers around him!
The most powerful thing that I noticed about this angler was how he thought! His fishing tackle was often pretty rudimentary and he often borrowed tackle and rig components, but he knew exactly how to leverage his tackle to maximum effect. He designed his own bait recipes and made his very own highly successful homemade boilies too. He really thought about every single minor detail of all his actions and entire mental approach to catch his fish, and he always strove to be different, a leader and definitely not a follower! He generated his own secrets of success through his own extraordinary efforts.
So many so-called average anglers today just copy and follow whatever new fashion appears. But that is not the fast track to maximal success!
Think about this for some moments! You and your actions are the direct product of your thoughts and you levels of fishing success are an obvious example of this! One tip I can tell you that does not really translate in magazines today, but really came across in the books by the genuinely innovative pioneering anglers from the eighties, seventies and earlier, is the level of passion and sheer obsession these people had. I can contribute all my big fish success over the past 30 plus years to the inspiring writings of the anglers who inspired me.
My big carp success began long before the Terry Hearn, Ian Chillcott, type of era of readymade boilies and monthly carp magazines all over the shelves. In my early days you aspired to become successful enough to join the British Carp Study Group; which I did I am proud to say. But back in those days you did not aspire to catch fish to make money. In fact the few that did make money in fishing were extremely rare indeed, and most commonly were the fishing shop owners. Even many of those anglers who made specialist carp fishing equipment generally did their fishing thing alongside another business, as in the case of Cliff Fox, founder of Fox International. In the early days that I fished with him at Shotgate Reservoir (in Essex) he was still producing products such as specially engineered shelving. But back then at that time around ninety nine percent of us carp fished for the sheer love, joy and richness of quality of life carp fishing gave us!
Back at that time fishing magazines were yet to become available to the wider public and were just not present at all on the newsagent shelves. Magazines on offer came via the C.A.A or B.C.S.G. for example.
One of the most inspiring books I read was called Quest for carp by Jack Hilton who was among the most very well respected and most innovative big carp anglers of his generation. It was due to him that in my younger years I made the decision to dedicate my life to fishing and design my life so that I could give myself the best opportunities to achieve my fishing goals. For the past 30 years that is exactly what I have done and loved it!
Anything worthwhile takes extraordinary amount of work and consistent dedication, but if that work is the thing you love to think about and do, then it is not work at all! I am very pleased to say I have had the opportunity to correspond with one of his fishing friends from that time and you really get the picture of how literally everything was custom made, and custom designed for the fishing situation and chosen pitch etc that was required for any particular water. At the time he fished places such as Redmire and Ashley Pool; far from easy waters for the majority of anglers, yet Jack Hilton and some of his friends did exceptionally well!
I read many carp fishing books over the years but too often you can read a whole book and not find that crucial answer, the central keys to success that you are lacking! After reading loads of books over the years one thing is very clear. If you strive for fishing success, you can spend years going in circles and not really reaching the breakthroughs that you need to succeed. Fishing magazines have been as much a confusion as a help. Part of the reason for this is the vast variety of differing opinions and such incredible commercial biases confuses readers so greatly!
Also often misguided advice that is not based on a genuinely deeply proven expert knowledge is offered. I might add that a great many anglers using readymade baits have comparatively little genuinely sound knowledge of the baits they use even if they know what is within them to a degree. Far too many so-called carp fishing experts do not understand what their baits do in reaction to water nor to carp internally or externally; so many readers just get lost and confused and even mislead! Should they use this rig or bait or method or rod or be like this person or that person etc?
Most of the best in any field are the best simply because they think about what they do and refine what they do more than the massive majority ever does. Doing that leads to doing things in pretty unique ways, and even if methods and rigs may be simple, you can be sure that the amount of thinking and even conditioned intuitive actions are exceptionally refined and of an exceptionally high level. Ordinary weekend anglers hoping to emulate their cult heroes are in some respects in regards to some of these anglers trying to beat Olympic champions simply by attempting to copy their running style. But the champions do not achieve their goals merely due to style, and not even due to thousands of hours of daily practice. They are top achievers because of their thoughts!
I knew Kelly Holmes granddad, and he was obviously so proud of her continuing through all the trails and injuries to win double gold at the Olympics, but underneath all that talent, training and personal coaching from the age of 10, it was mindset and thought that won those gold medals!
Personally I have known enough people over the decades that are now in the forefront of angling, to laugh about all the hype and commercial pressures and bias. At the end of the day if you want to be the best angler you can be you need to do it in your very own way. That really means thinking for yourself and finding information that is not commercially biased but is genuinely based on a deeper knowledge that is only focused on two things; what truly works, and why!
Learning how to actually think about fishing to be the most successful angler you can be is not specifically something you will read about much if at all in a carp fishing magazine today, but you will discover this elsewhere! Revealed in my unique readymade bait and homemade bait carp and catfish bait secrets ebooks is far more powerful information look up my unique website (Baitbigfish) and see my biography below for details of my ebooks deals right now!
Fishing is like a drug; as in the more fishing you do, the more you want to go fishing. It is like a growing need for more and more. This feeling can be surprisingly strong whether you are in a stage of great success or consistent failure. In fishing you know that time is on your side and that eventually, given enough learning, refinement and practice you will achieve all your goals. But to actually achieve your goals you need material that motivates you!
These days plenty of magazines have produced a crop of what are now put on a pedestal as cult heroes, fishing celebrities. But they were not always there; they were struggling anglers who nobody neither cared about nor had ever heard about! The reality is that many anglers who are not at all well known today, have been just as accomplished as those in the public spotlight today, but these anglers have either come and gone, or prefer to keep a low profile in their fishing!
For one example, I will not mention his name here because he preferred having a low profile, but in the days in the late seventies and early eighties when people would idolize and befriend people like Kevin Maddocks, well this person was held in awe. Today I do not know anyone still fishing who has even heard of him, yet in his prime he was easily as good as people like Kevin Maddocks and others of that era; he was literally a fishing machine, and a creative genius who very seriously inspired anglers around him!
The most powerful thing that I noticed about this angler was how he thought! His fishing tackle was often pretty rudimentary and he often borrowed tackle and rig components, but he knew exactly how to leverage his tackle to maximum effect. He designed his own bait recipes and made his very own highly successful homemade boilies too. He really thought about every single minor detail of all his actions and entire mental approach to catch his fish, and he always strove to be different, a leader and definitely not a follower! He generated his own secrets of success through his own extraordinary efforts.
So many so-called average anglers today just copy and follow whatever new fashion appears. But that is not the fast track to maximal success!
Think about this for some moments! You and your actions are the direct product of your thoughts and you levels of fishing success are an obvious example of this! One tip I can tell you that does not really translate in magazines today, but really came across in the books by the genuinely innovative pioneering anglers from the eighties, seventies and earlier, is the level of passion and sheer obsession these people had. I can contribute all my big fish success over the past 30 plus years to the inspiring writings of the anglers who inspired me.
My big carp success began long before the Terry Hearn, Ian Chillcott, type of era of readymade boilies and monthly carp magazines all over the shelves. In my early days you aspired to become successful enough to join the British Carp Study Group; which I did I am proud to say. But back in those days you did not aspire to catch fish to make money. In fact the few that did make money in fishing were extremely rare indeed, and most commonly were the fishing shop owners. Even many of those anglers who made specialist carp fishing equipment generally did their fishing thing alongside another business, as in the case of Cliff Fox, founder of Fox International. In the early days that I fished with him at Shotgate Reservoir (in Essex) he was still producing products such as specially engineered shelving. But back then at that time around ninety nine percent of us carp fished for the sheer love, joy and richness of quality of life carp fishing gave us!
Back at that time fishing magazines were yet to become available to the wider public and were just not present at all on the newsagent shelves. Magazines on offer came via the C.A.A or B.C.S.G. for example.
One of the most inspiring books I read was called Quest for carp by Jack Hilton who was among the most very well respected and most innovative big carp anglers of his generation. It was due to him that in my younger years I made the decision to dedicate my life to fishing and design my life so that I could give myself the best opportunities to achieve my fishing goals. For the past 30 years that is exactly what I have done and loved it!
Anything worthwhile takes extraordinary amount of work and consistent dedication, but if that work is the thing you love to think about and do, then it is not work at all! I am very pleased to say I have had the opportunity to correspond with one of his fishing friends from that time and you really get the picture of how literally everything was custom made, and custom designed for the fishing situation and chosen pitch etc that was required for any particular water. At the time he fished places such as Redmire and Ashley Pool; far from easy waters for the majority of anglers, yet Jack Hilton and some of his friends did exceptionally well!
I read many carp fishing books over the years but too often you can read a whole book and not find that crucial answer, the central keys to success that you are lacking! After reading loads of books over the years one thing is very clear. If you strive for fishing success, you can spend years going in circles and not really reaching the breakthroughs that you need to succeed. Fishing magazines have been as much a confusion as a help. Part of the reason for this is the vast variety of differing opinions and such incredible commercial biases confuses readers so greatly!
Also often misguided advice that is not based on a genuinely deeply proven expert knowledge is offered. I might add that a great many anglers using readymade baits have comparatively little genuinely sound knowledge of the baits they use even if they know what is within them to a degree. Far too many so-called carp fishing experts do not understand what their baits do in reaction to water nor to carp internally or externally; so many readers just get lost and confused and even mislead! Should they use this rig or bait or method or rod or be like this person or that person etc?
Most of the best in any field are the best simply because they think about what they do and refine what they do more than the massive majority ever does. Doing that leads to doing things in pretty unique ways, and even if methods and rigs may be simple, you can be sure that the amount of thinking and even conditioned intuitive actions are exceptionally refined and of an exceptionally high level. Ordinary weekend anglers hoping to emulate their cult heroes are in some respects in regards to some of these anglers trying to beat Olympic champions simply by attempting to copy their running style. But the champions do not achieve their goals merely due to style, and not even due to thousands of hours of daily practice. They are top achievers because of their thoughts!
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2013年10月13日
Martial Arts Therapy: A Form Of Healing
People are now finally beginning to realize the vast benefits that martial arts has to offer. Because of its positive effects, there is now a term called Martial Arts Therapy referring to the use of different martial art forms as an alternative or complementary therapy for a medical disorder. Medical disorders encompasses problems concerning the body or the mind. Therapy sessions may involve various types of martial arts such Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taichi, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Aikido, Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling to promote kineasthetic balance among others.
Though we recognize that the foremost benefit we can get from any martial arts form is the ability to defend oneself, the numerous health benefits of martial arts are also worth knowing. These health benefits range from muscle strengthening to stress release. Karate and kung fu, for instance, help in the improvement of the cardiovascular health of the individuals. Muay Thai, wrestling, and judo, on the other hand, tones the different muscle groups in the body. Other forms, such as Thai kick boxing, contribute in improving the body flexibility.
Another important practice of martial arts that is of importance to therapeutic conditions is the practice of calisthenic exercises. Calisthenic exercises are light exercises which promote general fitness. These type of exercise also help in improving one's stamina. Because the basic tenet of martial arts is the proper utilization of energy and strength, any form of martial arts then is known to increase your energy levels.
A number of studies show that people aging 40 and above who attend regular sessions of any form of martial arts are seen to have higher levels of over all body fitness. They also tend to have stronger immune system as well as improved strength, flexibility, and balance and coordination between the mind and the body. The hard style routines characteristic of karate, taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taichi, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling comprise of aerobic and cardiovascular workout. Soft style routines, on the other hand, focus on flexibility of the body as well as its balance and control.
Weight loss is another positive outcome brought about by extended cardiovascular activity. However, you need to undergo continuous martial arts training to achieve this.
Some say that the effects of martial arts training are somewhat the same as those we get from sports. However, they are not the same. Martial arts differ from sports in that the former is more capable of improving social and psychological well-being. In concrete terms, martial arts tend to strive toward self-control and self-knowledge, while most of sports programs are focus solely on competition between individuals and groups.
It cannot be denied that martial arts foster physical and psychosocial benefits. Not only does it help people have fun way to exercise, it also helps medical professionals in treating medical patients. Still the concept of martial arts therapy is one which is still in development. Whatever happens though, we are sure that regular sessions of this activity will keep us healthy.
Though we recognize that the foremost benefit we can get from any martial arts form is the ability to defend oneself, the numerous health benefits of martial arts are also worth knowing. These health benefits range from muscle strengthening to stress release. Karate and kung fu, for instance, help in the improvement of the cardiovascular health of the individuals. Muay Thai, wrestling, and judo, on the other hand, tones the different muscle groups in the body. Other forms, such as Thai kick boxing, contribute in improving the body flexibility.
Another important practice of martial arts that is of importance to therapeutic conditions is the practice of calisthenic exercises. Calisthenic exercises are light exercises which promote general fitness. These type of exercise also help in improving one's stamina. Because the basic tenet of martial arts is the proper utilization of energy and strength, any form of martial arts then is known to increase your energy levels.
A number of studies show that people aging 40 and above who attend regular sessions of any form of martial arts are seen to have higher levels of over all body fitness. They also tend to have stronger immune system as well as improved strength, flexibility, and balance and coordination between the mind and the body. The hard style routines characteristic of karate, taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Taichi, Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling comprise of aerobic and cardiovascular workout. Soft style routines, on the other hand, focus on flexibility of the body as well as its balance and control.
Weight loss is another positive outcome brought about by extended cardiovascular activity. However, you need to undergo continuous martial arts training to achieve this.
Some say that the effects of martial arts training are somewhat the same as those we get from sports. However, they are not the same. Martial arts differ from sports in that the former is more capable of improving social and psychological well-being. In concrete terms, martial arts tend to strive toward self-control and self-knowledge, while most of sports programs are focus solely on competition between individuals and groups.
It cannot be denied that martial arts foster physical and psychosocial benefits. Not only does it help people have fun way to exercise, it also helps medical professionals in treating medical patients. Still the concept of martial arts therapy is one which is still in development. Whatever happens though, we are sure that regular sessions of this activity will keep us healthy.
Martial Arts And How It Can Benefit Your Child
The children nowadays are prone to various attitude problems. This is why parents enroll their kids in after school pick up programs to hone skills and develop their kids' personality.
One of the most popular after school pick up programs are martial arts classes. Martial arts are known to help kids handle conflicts inside themselves, as well as conflicts that they may face when they are outside their homes. Various martial arts techniques such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling also teach kids respect for others by first teaching them to respect themselves. It also teaches self-control, self-discipline, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.
It is notable to stress that one of the most important benefit children get from martial arts training is that they generally become more disciplined from the unique formalities of martial arts classes. This is one difference that this type of lesson offer compared with types of sports. No matter what their social economic backgrounds are, children with problematic attitudes behave well as a result of taking classes a few times per week.
Parents are very happy to see how their seemingly problematic children come out of pick up programs smiling and positively interacting with other kids. Some children even show rising grades after continuous martial arts session.
How do all of these happen? Choosing a martial arts school is of course a very important factor. The environment in which your child will learn new things certainly affect how his outlook in life changes. There are a lot of dojos and school around Tampa and Carrollwood but be wary on making your choices. Choose a school that offers many forms of martial arts techniques. It has a positive effect on the kids if they are made to decide what pick up program to enroll in, whether it is MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, etc.
Instructors also play an important role in molding students. Instructors who care enough to sit and talk beyond the kickboxing or wrestling sessions reach the mind, heart, and soul of their students. Some trainors also include accomplishing schoolwork requirements in their pick up programs. This strengthens the bonding of the martial arts students and make them more active when training for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.
Indeed, martial arts has so many benefits in the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspect of one's life. It is not hard to understand why it has become a popular activity for the children, youth, and adults. Just keep in mind though that not all programs will produce all of the benefits mentioned in this article. As we have said, it all depends on the teacher and the school. Martial arts programs that are limited to teaching combat fighting techniques may not result in the desired mental, emotional, and social transformation we hope for. Give yourself enough time when searching for a school. Choose one that will give your kids the most number of benefits at the least possible price.
One of the most popular after school pick up programs are martial arts classes. Martial arts are known to help kids handle conflicts inside themselves, as well as conflicts that they may face when they are outside their homes. Various martial arts techniques such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Wrestling also teach kids respect for others by first teaching them to respect themselves. It also teaches self-control, self-discipline, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.
It is notable to stress that one of the most important benefit children get from martial arts training is that they generally become more disciplined from the unique formalities of martial arts classes. This is one difference that this type of lesson offer compared with types of sports. No matter what their social economic backgrounds are, children with problematic attitudes behave well as a result of taking classes a few times per week.
Parents are very happy to see how their seemingly problematic children come out of pick up programs smiling and positively interacting with other kids. Some children even show rising grades after continuous martial arts session.
How do all of these happen? Choosing a martial arts school is of course a very important factor. The environment in which your child will learn new things certainly affect how his outlook in life changes. There are a lot of dojos and school around Tampa and Carrollwood but be wary on making your choices. Choose a school that offers many forms of martial arts techniques. It has a positive effect on the kids if they are made to decide what pick up program to enroll in, whether it is MMA, Karate, Taekwondo, etc.
Instructors also play an important role in molding students. Instructors who care enough to sit and talk beyond the kickboxing or wrestling sessions reach the mind, heart, and soul of their students. Some trainors also include accomplishing schoolwork requirements in their pick up programs. This strengthens the bonding of the martial arts students and make them more active when training for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai.
Indeed, martial arts has so many benefits in the physical, mental, emotional, and social aspect of one's life. It is not hard to understand why it has become a popular activity for the children, youth, and adults. Just keep in mind though that not all programs will produce all of the benefits mentioned in this article. As we have said, it all depends on the teacher and the school. Martial arts programs that are limited to teaching combat fighting techniques may not result in the desired mental, emotional, and social transformation we hope for. Give yourself enough time when searching for a school. Choose one that will give your kids the most number of benefits at the least possible price.
2013年10月10日
Put Swimming Equipments To Practice
Swimming is very fun activity and regular body exercise too. People enjoy swimming during summers and they enjoy this for fun purpose. This activity doesn't requires much time from your schedule and not many accessories except good swimming equipment packed in bag for swimming arena and you are set to enjoy the rest of time.
Today let's see some basics of swimming and strokes which will make you enjoy and feel relaxed, fresh and ready for new work in full swing. Professional swimmers have got some best basic strokes. You must have heard the names like freestyle stroke, the backstroke and the butterfly stroke.
There are many other kinds of swimming strokes which you must have known like the breast strokes, side strokes, and the combat swim stroke which are great once you enjoy and are familiar with swimming. It is also very important that your swimming gear should be of good quality and sturdy. Whether it is for professional swimmers or for beginners, swimming goggles, swim caps are a must. Learning various swim strokes pays off well and there are many benefits to learn them.
The freestyle stroke: Also known as front crawl and is for both the professional swimmers and for the beginners. Favorite for most swimmers and is the fastest technique. Hence in many competitions and beginner swimming journey begins with this and is well practiced. This stroke is ideal body exercise which works out the abdomen and hand muscles very well. Free style stroke or front crawl swimming style is the fastest and most used in swimming competitions.
The breast stroke: This stroke is very easy to learn and first hand taught to beginners. It is comparatively easy to learn than other strokes because you can keep your head outside water. The online swim store can provide you with the right swimming accessories for making your swimming more efficient. This stroke also helps people in curing breathing problem. This is not very fast stroke.
The backstroke: The name only suggests that one has to swim back. Many doctors also advice the backstroke to patients to avoid back and spine problems. This is also an excellent back workout. With the asynchronous movement of the arms making the body roll around its own axis make swimming more effective.
The butterfly swimming stroke: This involves simultaneous action of leg and arm and this you can get if you are with right swim gear. This stroke is liked by most of the swimmers and has special place for everyone. The butterfly stroke is introduced in last as it is one of the difficult to learn. Once you learn this stroke properly then swimming butterfly stroke is great fun. Though the butterfly stroke is fastest it requires very less vertical body movement and if done correctly it makes swimming easy.
Today let's see some basics of swimming and strokes which will make you enjoy and feel relaxed, fresh and ready for new work in full swing. Professional swimmers have got some best basic strokes. You must have heard the names like freestyle stroke, the backstroke and the butterfly stroke.
There are many other kinds of swimming strokes which you must have known like the breast strokes, side strokes, and the combat swim stroke which are great once you enjoy and are familiar with swimming. It is also very important that your swimming gear should be of good quality and sturdy. Whether it is for professional swimmers or for beginners, swimming goggles, swim caps are a must. Learning various swim strokes pays off well and there are many benefits to learn them.
The freestyle stroke: Also known as front crawl and is for both the professional swimmers and for the beginners. Favorite for most swimmers and is the fastest technique. Hence in many competitions and beginner swimming journey begins with this and is well practiced. This stroke is ideal body exercise which works out the abdomen and hand muscles very well. Free style stroke or front crawl swimming style is the fastest and most used in swimming competitions.
The breast stroke: This stroke is very easy to learn and first hand taught to beginners. It is comparatively easy to learn than other strokes because you can keep your head outside water. The online swim store can provide you with the right swimming accessories for making your swimming more efficient. This stroke also helps people in curing breathing problem. This is not very fast stroke.
The backstroke: The name only suggests that one has to swim back. Many doctors also advice the backstroke to patients to avoid back and spine problems. This is also an excellent back workout. With the asynchronous movement of the arms making the body roll around its own axis make swimming more effective.
The butterfly swimming stroke: This involves simultaneous action of leg and arm and this you can get if you are with right swim gear. This stroke is liked by most of the swimmers and has special place for everyone. The butterfly stroke is introduced in last as it is one of the difficult to learn. Once you learn this stroke properly then swimming butterfly stroke is great fun. Though the butterfly stroke is fastest it requires very less vertical body movement and if done correctly it makes swimming easy.
Tips for Dallas
Go back to Dallas: turn the Mavericks into everyone running and passing tactique team.
About Jason Kidd, we are always difficult to get an appropriate vocabulary or name to summarize his job. He won't be said to the best point guard in history. Contrast with the past star, he is just a nobody, under brilliant five crowns of Johnson of Magic and 15,806 assists of Stockton. In the younger generation, if we take him back to ten years before, he also couldn't reach to William's degree. However, after his leaving, an amazing time goes with him.
Everybody knows Cuban always does the wrong things with good heart. If Kidd could not hold the champion awarding cup in Dallas, the trade for Kidd is a defeat. At last, it won't change anything for eliminating Lakers. In the first three seasons after Kidd's coming, the Mavericks halted the first run two times. In particular the firstly round in 2007-2008 season, in the face of new men, Kidd cannot do any contribution to the team. The speed becomes lower and lower, enable itself to become the scapegoat once more indisputably. It seems that the only thing he can do is to refresh the playing time and data. When he was in the Mavericks, he successfully beyond Magic in the list of assists. Yet he is unable to make the team to win material achievements. With the increasing ages of the old stars, the winning dream of Dallas wakes up everyday. But at that time, Kidd, in his 30, astonished others one more time. Despite the averaged score dropped to the lowest point, the achievements of Kidd far beyond the record.
In the word of basketball counselor, Kidd's scary is that he often could distinguish the leak as they are in trouble. So we can always can see that in the game, Kidd can pass the ball to the others without a stop. Even if the rival's defense could make up in place, if the entire unit has this talent of quickly moving the ball, the counterworkers can be exhausted. Leading by Kidd, Dallas Mavericks gradually changed style, and it becomes a team that everyone is running and passing until the opportunity comes.
In this season, another great achievement was got by Kidd, which is his 100th triple double award in the regular game in Dallas. In the 2008-2009 season, , Kidd became the fourth player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 assist. But until now, there is no one can beyond his achievement of 15,000 points, 10,000 assists and 7,000 rebounds.
In basketball, amount of people begin to slow down by the time when they are 30. By the time of 35, the majority of them can choose to end their professions. However, Kidd still goes on with the play, without considering about his age of 38. When will this superstar slow down? Kidd has said that he wants to play until 40. There is no doubt that he may be able to do so by seeing the way he looks. Dallas has a precious, that is, Kidd; he not only changed the history of Dallas but also rewrite the story of the basketball.
About Jason Kidd, we are always difficult to get an appropriate vocabulary or name to summarize his job. He won't be said to the best point guard in history. Contrast with the past star, he is just a nobody, under brilliant five crowns of Johnson of Magic and 15,806 assists of Stockton. In the younger generation, if we take him back to ten years before, he also couldn't reach to William's degree. However, after his leaving, an amazing time goes with him.
Everybody knows Cuban always does the wrong things with good heart. If Kidd could not hold the champion awarding cup in Dallas, the trade for Kidd is a defeat. At last, it won't change anything for eliminating Lakers. In the first three seasons after Kidd's coming, the Mavericks halted the first run two times. In particular the firstly round in 2007-2008 season, in the face of new men, Kidd cannot do any contribution to the team. The speed becomes lower and lower, enable itself to become the scapegoat once more indisputably. It seems that the only thing he can do is to refresh the playing time and data. When he was in the Mavericks, he successfully beyond Magic in the list of assists. Yet he is unable to make the team to win material achievements. With the increasing ages of the old stars, the winning dream of Dallas wakes up everyday. But at that time, Kidd, in his 30, astonished others one more time. Despite the averaged score dropped to the lowest point, the achievements of Kidd far beyond the record.
In the word of basketball counselor, Kidd's scary is that he often could distinguish the leak as they are in trouble. So we can always can see that in the game, Kidd can pass the ball to the others without a stop. Even if the rival's defense could make up in place, if the entire unit has this talent of quickly moving the ball, the counterworkers can be exhausted. Leading by Kidd, Dallas Mavericks gradually changed style, and it becomes a team that everyone is running and passing until the opportunity comes.
In this season, another great achievement was got by Kidd, which is his 100th triple double award in the regular game in Dallas. In the 2008-2009 season, , Kidd became the fourth player in NBA history to reach the 10,000 assist. But until now, there is no one can beyond his achievement of 15,000 points, 10,000 assists and 7,000 rebounds.
In basketball, amount of people begin to slow down by the time when they are 30. By the time of 35, the majority of them can choose to end their professions. However, Kidd still goes on with the play, without considering about his age of 38. When will this superstar slow down? Kidd has said that he wants to play until 40. There is no doubt that he may be able to do so by seeing the way he looks. Dallas has a precious, that is, Kidd; he not only changed the history of Dallas but also rewrite the story of the basketball.
2013年10月8日
Winter Wetsuits
Wetsuits are essential if you plan on participating in any water sport which involves being submerged in cold water. Advancements in wetsuit technology have helped water sports users to keep warm in cold water for extended periods. It is now possible to participate in water sports throughout the year with a well made wetsuit, even in winter. If you want to keep warm in the water throughout the winter months it is essential that you purchase a good quality winter wetsuit.
Winter wetsuits are made up of thicker neoprene compared to summer wetsuits, this thicker neoprene helps keep in and insulate the body’s heat. The wetsuit works by trapping a thin layer of water in-between the neoprene and your body. This layer of water conducts the heat from your body and provides warmth within the wetsuit. If you wear a summer wetsuit in the winter it is most likely you would get extremely cold and end up with painful cramps in your muscles. This is because the neoprene is too thin to effectively keep the water inside the wetsuit warm.
Winter wetsuits are made with different thickness of neoprene ranging from 4mm to 6mm. Depending on how cold the water is will determine which thickness of wetsuit you should use. Below is a guide which will help you decide which thickness wetsuit you will need to buy.
20C–22C 2mm Shorty Wetsuit
18C–20C Short Wetsuit or 3mm Full Wetsuit
15C–18C 3mm Full Wetsuit
12C–15C 4mm Full Wetsuit
9C-12C 5mm Full Wetsuit
9 C – Below 6mm Full Wetsuit with Wetsuit Hood and Gloves
As you can see if you are the colder the temperature of the water requires a thicker wetsuit and in water below 9c you will need to wear a wetsuit hood and gloves. The wetsuit hood insulates the head and helps stops essential heat escaping. Also the wetsuit hood prevents ‘Ice cream headaches’ when being submerged under the cold water. The wetsuit gloves are used to stop the cold water from physically hurting the hands through coldness and to give them warmth.
Choosing a winter wetsuit also may depend on how prone to cold you are and if you find yourself getting cold you could wear a thermal rash vest to go underneath your wetsuit. A thermal rash vest is normally made from a material called ‘Polypro’. This material is like a close knit fleece and provides and extra layer of insulation underneath a wetsuit.
Winter wetsuits are made up of thicker neoprene compared to summer wetsuits, this thicker neoprene helps keep in and insulate the body’s heat. The wetsuit works by trapping a thin layer of water in-between the neoprene and your body. This layer of water conducts the heat from your body and provides warmth within the wetsuit. If you wear a summer wetsuit in the winter it is most likely you would get extremely cold and end up with painful cramps in your muscles. This is because the neoprene is too thin to effectively keep the water inside the wetsuit warm.
Winter wetsuits are made with different thickness of neoprene ranging from 4mm to 6mm. Depending on how cold the water is will determine which thickness of wetsuit you should use. Below is a guide which will help you decide which thickness wetsuit you will need to buy.
20C–22C 2mm Shorty Wetsuit
18C–20C Short Wetsuit or 3mm Full Wetsuit
15C–18C 3mm Full Wetsuit
12C–15C 4mm Full Wetsuit
9C-12C 5mm Full Wetsuit
9 C – Below 6mm Full Wetsuit with Wetsuit Hood and Gloves
As you can see if you are the colder the temperature of the water requires a thicker wetsuit and in water below 9c you will need to wear a wetsuit hood and gloves. The wetsuit hood insulates the head and helps stops essential heat escaping. Also the wetsuit hood prevents ‘Ice cream headaches’ when being submerged under the cold water. The wetsuit gloves are used to stop the cold water from physically hurting the hands through coldness and to give them warmth.
Choosing a winter wetsuit also may depend on how prone to cold you are and if you find yourself getting cold you could wear a thermal rash vest to go underneath your wetsuit. A thermal rash vest is normally made from a material called ‘Polypro’. This material is like a close knit fleece and provides and extra layer of insulation underneath a wetsuit.
Which Tennis Stringing Machine to use at home?
If you are a keen social tennis player and you’re fed up with always taking your racquet to the pro shop for re-stringing then you have probably said to yourself I should buy a tennis stringing machine. The question is, which one?
Most people opt for a tennis stringing machine with a drop weight tensioning system for their first purchase. This is because of the price. However, it is not necessarily the best choice.
It is true that a tennis stringing machine with a drop weight tensioning system is usually the most accurate machine and it is also the cheapest but there are a few other features to consider before you make your decision. An electronic tennis stringing machine is the ultimate in stringing machines but it tends to be limited to professionals because it is expensive. In between these two types of machines is the manual spring tension winder tennis stringing machine.
The main advantage of the spring tension winder stringing machine is that it is fast. It is a lot faster than a drop weight machine. You may not think that this is important but if you start stringing for more than one member of the family you will want to speed up the process.
Generally, the spring tension winder tennis stringing machine is thought to be less accurate than a drop weight stringing machine. There are two factors to consider here. Firstly, the winder stringing machine is very consistent. This means that if you find the tension on your machine that suits your racquet and your game then you can replicate it again and again. However, the second factor is that if you buy a high quality winder stringing machine such as the Gamma X-ST tennis stringing machine most people say it is simply a matter of turning the winder slowly to achieve an accurate result with regard to tension. This makes it sound as though it will take a lot longer to string your racquet but it is not the case, you can still string a lot faster than the time it will take on a drop weight stringing machine.
There are, of course, other factors to consider such as the clamps used on your stringing machine: fixed or floating; single or dual action; method of gripping the string; type of tensioning gripper; and the list goes on.
Most people opt for a tennis stringing machine with a drop weight tensioning system for their first purchase. This is because of the price. However, it is not necessarily the best choice.
It is true that a tennis stringing machine with a drop weight tensioning system is usually the most accurate machine and it is also the cheapest but there are a few other features to consider before you make your decision. An electronic tennis stringing machine is the ultimate in stringing machines but it tends to be limited to professionals because it is expensive. In between these two types of machines is the manual spring tension winder tennis stringing machine.
The main advantage of the spring tension winder stringing machine is that it is fast. It is a lot faster than a drop weight machine. You may not think that this is important but if you start stringing for more than one member of the family you will want to speed up the process.
Generally, the spring tension winder tennis stringing machine is thought to be less accurate than a drop weight stringing machine. There are two factors to consider here. Firstly, the winder stringing machine is very consistent. This means that if you find the tension on your machine that suits your racquet and your game then you can replicate it again and again. However, the second factor is that if you buy a high quality winder stringing machine such as the Gamma X-ST tennis stringing machine most people say it is simply a matter of turning the winder slowly to achieve an accurate result with regard to tension. This makes it sound as though it will take a lot longer to string your racquet but it is not the case, you can still string a lot faster than the time it will take on a drop weight stringing machine.
There are, of course, other factors to consider such as the clamps used on your stringing machine: fixed or floating; single or dual action; method of gripping the string; type of tensioning gripper; and the list goes on.
Staying Fit For Golf In The Spring
I just glanced at a fun golf poll out of sheer curiosity and was absolutely horrified at the answers. I got sent a link to new girls golf online magazine, GottaGoGolf, and got hooked by the following question: -
What's your plan to be ready to tee off in 2011? (Ok so now it is 2012.)
Now, there are a whole load of possible answers to this one, and some of us are keener golfers than others, which also affects the way in which we might respond. The choices of response cover the fact that you've been keeping physically fit, you've always got your clubs in the trunk, you got new clubs for Christmas, you've been going to the range and chipping every day, you've been reading every golf tip and book that you can find, and so on.
Which answer from these would you choose? I went straight to the mental aspect and clicked on that one; reading all the tips and books I could find. Then I took a quick peek at the results. Only 4.3 percent of voters had chosen that option. And yet we are constantly (and correctly) told that 90% of good golf is played in your mind and it's just such an easy thing to do during the winter months.
Needless to say, the keeping fit and practicing chipping options were as always higher up on the list of priorities in this poll. I am constantly amazed by the high quality of golf which is played by the lady golfers who I come into contact with. They can shape the ball, change the trajectory and have a whole host of shots around the green. They regularly sink ten footers. They are really good golfers.
These lady golfers do in the main have stunningly good ability. They go to the range, they have lessons, and they really work at these mechanical aspects of their games. Not only that, the majority are really fit. They go to the gym regularly and do Pilates or yoga for core fitness and flexibility. They eat healthily.
And so I always find it hard to figure out why they are, in the main, so less aware about the mental aspects of golf. The answer which some provide is that they do know that the mental golf game is important but they don't find it as much fun to work on as going out and hitting balls.
Another barrier seems to be that many golfers don't really think that they can change the ways in which they think. They kind of think they are stuck with how they think. Girls (and guys too), this is a complete myth!
And then other golfers think that they don't have time to work on their mental game as well as their physical game. Once again, I have to say that this too is a myth. What's time consuming about visualizing a perfect shot over and over in your mind as you're drifting off to sleep? Your mind at that time will be thinking about something, so why not direct it to massively improve your golf game?
That time between wake and sleep is such a very productive time and could be utilized so easily. Your mental state automatically drifts to a different level, just as it does in hypnosis. It's very easy when in that state to visualize with greater clarity so that it has way more impact and long term affect.
Golf's mental game is too often ignored for no good reason. Those golfers who are at the top of their game know that your mind is just as important as your mechanics and they pay equal attention to both. If you want to improve your game, the easiest and quickest way in which to do so is to work on your golf mind.
Roseanna Leaton, avid golfer and specialist in golf hypnosis mp3s and author of the GolferWithin golf mind training system.
P.S. Discover how to focus your golf mind and develop better feel and technique through your mind. Check out my website now.
What's your plan to be ready to tee off in 2011? (Ok so now it is 2012.)
Now, there are a whole load of possible answers to this one, and some of us are keener golfers than others, which also affects the way in which we might respond. The choices of response cover the fact that you've been keeping physically fit, you've always got your clubs in the trunk, you got new clubs for Christmas, you've been going to the range and chipping every day, you've been reading every golf tip and book that you can find, and so on.
Which answer from these would you choose? I went straight to the mental aspect and clicked on that one; reading all the tips and books I could find. Then I took a quick peek at the results. Only 4.3 percent of voters had chosen that option. And yet we are constantly (and correctly) told that 90% of good golf is played in your mind and it's just such an easy thing to do during the winter months.
Needless to say, the keeping fit and practicing chipping options were as always higher up on the list of priorities in this poll. I am constantly amazed by the high quality of golf which is played by the lady golfers who I come into contact with. They can shape the ball, change the trajectory and have a whole host of shots around the green. They regularly sink ten footers. They are really good golfers.
These lady golfers do in the main have stunningly good ability. They go to the range, they have lessons, and they really work at these mechanical aspects of their games. Not only that, the majority are really fit. They go to the gym regularly and do Pilates or yoga for core fitness and flexibility. They eat healthily.
And so I always find it hard to figure out why they are, in the main, so less aware about the mental aspects of golf. The answer which some provide is that they do know that the mental golf game is important but they don't find it as much fun to work on as going out and hitting balls.
Another barrier seems to be that many golfers don't really think that they can change the ways in which they think. They kind of think they are stuck with how they think. Girls (and guys too), this is a complete myth!
And then other golfers think that they don't have time to work on their mental game as well as their physical game. Once again, I have to say that this too is a myth. What's time consuming about visualizing a perfect shot over and over in your mind as you're drifting off to sleep? Your mind at that time will be thinking about something, so why not direct it to massively improve your golf game?
That time between wake and sleep is such a very productive time and could be utilized so easily. Your mental state automatically drifts to a different level, just as it does in hypnosis. It's very easy when in that state to visualize with greater clarity so that it has way more impact and long term affect.
Golf's mental game is too often ignored for no good reason. Those golfers who are at the top of their game know that your mind is just as important as your mechanics and they pay equal attention to both. If you want to improve your game, the easiest and quickest way in which to do so is to work on your golf mind.
Roseanna Leaton, avid golfer and specialist in golf hypnosis mp3s and author of the GolferWithin golf mind training system.
P.S. Discover how to focus your golf mind and develop better feel and technique through your mind. Check out my website now.
2013年9月26日
The Origination and Rise of American Basketball
Many people follow the sport of basketball without understanding of its rich history. Basketball, like all other sports, has a unique story of origination. James Naismith created this lively and active sport to provide adults and children with something to play inside during the cold winter season. James was working as a teacher in a Christian Association training school. While there, he was asked to create an indoor game that may be used for both entertainment and sport. He started his job in the winter of 1891 by comparing sports he played as a child. One game in particular became a major influence on what would later be called basketball. This game was called “Duck on a Rock” also it was made up of an individual guarding his “duck” from others. Naismith also took ideas from previous religious traditions created by the Mayans and Aztecs. These cultures used a rubber ball and a ring for just one of the inside games. The ring resided on a pole and shots were made vertically. After extensive studying, he formulated the new game of basketball.
Basketball originally had thirteen rules which were easy to understand and follow. The ball itself could be thrown multiple directions, batted, and was required to be held using the player’s hands. Players could not run around using the ball. It needed to be thrown from player to player. Dirty tricks for example tripping, pushing, and holding were not allowed. Fouls were understood to be violations of the above rules by using your fist to hit the ball from a player’s hand. Three fouls received consecutively by a team awarded the opponents one point. Baskets could be made by throwing the ball or by batting it from the player’s hand. An out of bounds ball would be thrown back to play and belonged to the first player to have connection with it. Umpires would observe fouls and judge the entire play of the whole game. Referees decided if the ball is in play, out of bounds, kept track of time, and determined which team had possession of the ball. Naismith organized time keeping as two halves lasting fifteen minutes a piece. A five minute break was allowed between halves. Whoever scored the most goals during this time periods was the winner of the whole game. Basketball still follows most of these same fundamental rules today.
The first game occured on December 29, 1891. A soccer ball and peach baskets were used for the game. Basketball spread in popularity throughout the world largely with the help of the US Army and schools. While Americans were fighting in Europe throughout the First World War, they picked up on the sport and started to play the game wherever they went. Sports and physical eduction teachers also started implementing basketball in their class courses and slowly the game became a common sport. The National Basketball Association wasn’t established until June of 1946. Many small championships and leagues were formed before this time, but most disbanded rapidly. Racial integration with the league began in 1942. Afterwards the sport became what we now see today.
In doing my research for this article, I found Leo Wells sport discussions on basketball to be an excellent source of information. Basketball is really a fun and an enjoyable sport that took many years to shape into its modern form.
When writing this article I found some other great stuff from Leo Wells. He has a sports blog named Leo Wells on Sports that is really well done.
Basketball originally had thirteen rules which were easy to understand and follow. The ball itself could be thrown multiple directions, batted, and was required to be held using the player’s hands. Players could not run around using the ball. It needed to be thrown from player to player. Dirty tricks for example tripping, pushing, and holding were not allowed. Fouls were understood to be violations of the above rules by using your fist to hit the ball from a player’s hand. Three fouls received consecutively by a team awarded the opponents one point. Baskets could be made by throwing the ball or by batting it from the player’s hand. An out of bounds ball would be thrown back to play and belonged to the first player to have connection with it. Umpires would observe fouls and judge the entire play of the whole game. Referees decided if the ball is in play, out of bounds, kept track of time, and determined which team had possession of the ball. Naismith organized time keeping as two halves lasting fifteen minutes a piece. A five minute break was allowed between halves. Whoever scored the most goals during this time periods was the winner of the whole game. Basketball still follows most of these same fundamental rules today.
The first game occured on December 29, 1891. A soccer ball and peach baskets were used for the game. Basketball spread in popularity throughout the world largely with the help of the US Army and schools. While Americans were fighting in Europe throughout the First World War, they picked up on the sport and started to play the game wherever they went. Sports and physical eduction teachers also started implementing basketball in their class courses and slowly the game became a common sport. The National Basketball Association wasn’t established until June of 1946. Many small championships and leagues were formed before this time, but most disbanded rapidly. Racial integration with the league began in 1942. Afterwards the sport became what we now see today.
In doing my research for this article, I found Leo Wells sport discussions on basketball to be an excellent source of information. Basketball is really a fun and an enjoyable sport that took many years to shape into its modern form.
When writing this article I found some other great stuff from Leo Wells. He has a sports blog named Leo Wells on Sports that is really well done.
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